Dembele, 30, was knocked out of the World Cup as Belgium suffered a 1-0 loss to France on Tuesday night in the semi-final of the competition in Russia. Belgium will play a third-place play-off against the losers of England and Croatia.

His future at Spurs remains a huge doubt, with only a year left on his current contract with Mauricio Pochettino and being linked with moves to the Serie A and the Chinese Super League.

It remains to be seen if Spurs will go back in for the Frenchman, with only two years on his contract left to run. Spurs are likely to be after a central midfielder, though, with only Dembele, Harry Winks, Victor Wanyama and Eric Dier to choose from.

Will Butcher

Sports journalist who graduated in 2016 from Staffordshire University, and has since worked for Football Insider. Obsessed with anything football related. Still dreaming of a Premier League return for Leeds United.